21 Photos of President Obama You Probably Didn’t See This Year

Entering his seventh year in the White House, President Barack Obama might be the most photographed human being on the planet.

But for every shot of a baby kissed or foreign dignitary greeted, there are a few dozen more photos that don't land next to the headline of the day. And, unlike even a decade ago, those stray snaps — some funny, others poignant and a whole lot just plain weird — are available with a minimal amount of digging.

So, as 2014 draws to a close, we went back and gathered some of the best overlooked presidential photography of the past year. Many of the photos below come from the prolific Pete Souza, the official White House photographer. Enjoy!

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Shaking hands with Pope Francis on March 27. During his visit, Obama and the pope discussed the U.S. relationship with Cuba. Francis would eventually write letters to both Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro urging new conversations. On Dec. 17, the governments announced the framework for reopening diplomatic ties after more than a half-century. The Vatican (along with Canada) hosted talks, with Francis and his staff working closely with the negotiators.

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Speaking with World War II veteran Kenneth "Rock" Merritt aboard Marine One after departing a ceremony marking the 70th anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6